Vibrant Squirrel - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantis

Vibrant Squirrel - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantisBeautiful squirrel alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail. The patterns used were inspired by those seen throughout the ancient Zapotec sites and ruins of Oaxaca which have great significance in the art and culture of Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 6. 5" x 6. 5" x 4"Handcrafted out of copal

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 6" x 6" x 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Lizard alebrije handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood

Very fine museum quality wood carving by the Fabian Family inspired by the Pepita character from the movie Coco

Small cougar head by the Melchor family workshop

in the 1950's at her workshop in Oaxaca

Handcrafted out of copal wood which is the preferred wood for most carvers in Oaxaca and is sustainably sourced

The Huichol are a native people of Mexico who ingabit the Sierra Madre range and continue the traditions of their ancient ancestors who date back as far as 15

A great piece with fine detail that would make a great addition to any art collection

The Huichol people

Mexico Length/Height/Width: 12" x 8

it becomes a protector and a symbol of sharp intuition and transformation

Exceptionally fine lion alebrije by the Carreño family